DAK’s ‘Manita’ is a vibrant track from the album ‘Tassili,’ blending heartfelt lyrics with a catchy melody. Ahmed Kamel Djenadi pens the words and composes the music, creating a story of love and hustle. The singer talks about his ‘Manita,’ a woman who inspires him to dream big and work hard.
Released: July 23, 2023
Manita
Dak • From “Tassili”
Lyricist
Ahmed Kamel Djenadi
Composer
Ahmed Kamel Djenadi
Manita Lyrics Translation – Tassili Soundtrack
The songwriter mentions a trip to Santa Monica and an Audi RS as symbols of their aspirations. In one line, he says, ‘I’m just stacking up this cash, Manita,’ showing his dedication to providing for her. The lyrics mix romance with his gritty reality, painting a picture of a man striving for a better life.
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Manita hebbelni zinha ManitaManita, her beauty drove me crazy, Manita.
Dareb khchin m3eddya ManitaI’m making major moves, and she’s exceptional, Manita.
Ki Leo t3eyetli papito ma manitaLike Leo, she calls me ‘papito’, my Manita.
Manita Audi RS lazem minimumManita, an Audi RS is the bare minimum we need.
7aba tro7 lel Santa MonicaShe wants to take a trip to Santa Monica.
Gatli 7aba m3aya le vrai homme YeahShe told me she wants a real man by her side, yeah.
Baby mama gelbi cellophane ki chghel faya ke7la cachee Sadio ManeBaby mama, my heart is sealed in cellophane, like a hidden dark spark, moving like Sadio Mané.
3echtha beaucoup 7aram lazem beaucoup moneyI’ve lived a life of illicit hustle, so I need a lot of money,
Bah neddik lel Bali ndirou dawra f Parisso I can take you to Bali and we can tour around Paris.
Sa7a coupe aya mbe3d ga3ed nteyeb fel bninNice haircut, alright, later I’ll be cooking up something delicious.
Ya bnin wesh bih el zin 7zinOh beautiful one, why is my gorgeous girl looking so sad?
Teffi telephonek ma kanekch tol el llil ya llilTurn off your phone, you’ve been unreachable all night long, oh night.
Ga3ed n3ebbi f l’oseille manitaI’m just stacking up this cash, Manita.
Wa7di f la guerre win omhem les carnales w ani solo hermanoI’m alone in this war, where the hell are the brothers? I’m riding solo, hermano.
Kima Cabeleira j’ai besoin de ton amour ManitaJust like Cabeleira, I need your love to save me, Manita.
Ta douceur zidi m3aha chet7a kima PaquetaCombine your sweetness with a dance like Paquetá.
Lssanha 7low ki el 3ssel 7or tgouli papitoHer tongue is as sweet as pure honey when she calls me ‘papito’.
7aba tdjib el drari 7aba trou7 b3id ManitaShe wants to have kids and build a life far away, Manita.
3embalha mahboul 3adjal la famille la kikaShe knows I hustle like crazy for the family, not for the powder.
Ta3refni harami mais khatini la c#caShe knows I’m a street hustler, but I stay far away from the ‘c#ca’.
Ma ne7kich yasser dima 7afed la bocaI don’t talk too much, I always keep my mouth shut tight.
Vecu khamedj mi amor 7ab nendaf ki TitoI’ve had a dirty past, my love, but I want to get clean like Tito.
Ma b9ali walou f had la vie kima Hasni 7ab nchouf wlidiI have nothing left in this life; like Hasni, I just want to see my son.
Manita hebbelni zinha ManitaManita, her beauty drove me crazy, Manita.
Dareb khchin m3eddya ManitaI’m making major moves, and she’s exceptional, Manita.
Ki Leo t3eyetli papito ma manitaLike Leo, she calls me ‘papito’, my Manita.
Manita Audi RS lazem minimumManita, an Audi RS is the bare minimum we need.
7aba trou7 lel Santa MonicaShe wants to take a trip to Santa Monica.
Gatli 7aba m3aya le vrai homme YeahShe told me she wants a real man by her side, yeah.